Name of the Event: Women’s Leadership Programme by UONGOZI Institute
Date: October 2024
Duration: 6 Months
Place: UONGOZI Institute
Mode: Hybrid (In-person and virtual)
Last Date of Application: 12 August 2024
Link to Apply:
UONGOZI Institute invites applications from African women leaders across all sectors for its Women’s Leadership Programme. The programme, running over the course of six months, allows participants to navigate the unique leadership challenges that deter female professionals in the workplace from occupying senior leadership positions.
For:
African women in mid- and senior-level positions across all sectors.
Scholarships:
Participants of the programme will receive fully-funded scholarships, covering programme fees; books; travel expenses, meals and refreshments during in-person sessions; and membership at UONGOZI Institute’s Resource Centre.
Admissions:
Applicants who received the wait list decision in 2023 will be automatically considered in the admission process and do not need to re-apply. The recruited candidates will form the fifth and sixth cohorts of the programme. The programme will begin in October 2024.
Programme Requirements:
The program includes four sections- Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF), training, coaching, and mentoring.
The WLF brings together political and business leaders to exchange ideas and share best practices to promote women’s inclusion in leadership roles.
Training hones in on participants’ ability to manage their inner selves, lead others, and harness resources. It includes four modules that are run over six consecutive days.
Coaching and mentoring sessions come after training and are aimed at accelerating individual growth. The duration is five and a half months. The estimated time commitment per month is 1-4 days.
To complete the programme, participants must fully participate and complete all sessions and also, complete graded assignments.
How to apply:
Requirements for admission are:
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Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae (not exceeding 3 pages)
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Recommendation, commitment and permission letter from the employer to confirm the applicant’s full participation in the programme.
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A motivational statement (between 450 – 500 words) explaining the candidate’s leadership successes, challenges and reasons for applying for the programme
Selection criteria include:
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At least five years of supervisory, managerial or leadership experience
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At least seven years of work experience
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Minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
